Author: ITPulse

Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, is thrilled to announce the third edition of its highly anticipated Mid-Year Shopping Festival. This epic sales campaign, which runs from June 1st through July 31st, 2024, offers two months of intense price slashes across all product categories. It promises to be the biggest discount sale in the first half of the year, rivaled only by Konga’s legendary Black Friday extravaganza, Yakata. This year’s Mid-Year Shopping Festival holds even greater significance, as it coincides with Konga’s 13th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone and reward loyal customers, Konga has pledged massive discounts on a staggering range of products. Partnering with renowned global brands such as Apple, Samsung,…

Interswitch has trained members of the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Digital and Electronic Banking as part of its sustained efforts to shape the financial services landscape in Nigeria. The training programme was held recently in Lagos with a special focus on deepening the Honourable members’ understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing digital banking and fintech in Nigeria. It featured a robust lineup of experts and top executives from Interswitch Group who facilitated various informative sessions during the two-day programme. The sessions were carefully curated to furnish participants with essential knowledge and valuable insights to navigate the…

A blueprint to confront Africa’s pressing challenges and to help put the continent firmly back on track toward sustained economic growth and prosperity has been unveiled by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033. The plan was unveiled during the Bank Group’s Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, by the African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina. Speaking during the unveiling, he said, “As Africa’s premier development finance institution, and Africa’s solutions bank, we are acutely aware that the next decade will be decisive in transforming the continent. Therefore, as we celebrate 60 years of making a…

In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 percent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and digital skills. Digital transformation is happening globally at a record pace. During the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, remote work and virtual collaboration tools took centre stage; platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet became—and still are—essential for meetings, conferences and team collaboration. E-commerce and…

Great news for Nigeria’s booming tech sector! The country is gearing up to host GITEX, the world’s largest technology event, for the first time in 2025. This exciting development marks a major step towards solidifying Nigeria’s position as a global tech powerhouse. The agreement was finalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the organizers of GITEX. According to NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, hosting GITEX will bring the very best of the tech conference experience straight to Nigeria. This strategic move aligns perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic…

The integration of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer is transforming software development from a purely manual process into a dynamic, AI-supported collaboration. These tools can suggest code snippets, complete functions, catch bugs early, and assist in documentation. But while they enhance productivity, they also introduce questions about reliability, ethics, and the future role of the developer. The challenge lies in leveraging these tools without compromising code quality, developer skills, or user privacy. Among professionals navigating this shift, software engineer Sulaiman Adejumo provides a practical lens. In one recent backend project for an e-commerce platform, he incorporated…

QNET, a global leader in wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling, concluded the first of this year’s biannual flagship event, V-Malaysia 2024, on May 16 on the island of Penang in Malaysia. The five-day convention drew approximately 9,000 participants from over 30 countries, reaffirming its status as a major international event. V-Malaysia 2024: A Platform for Learning, Networking, and Innovation This year’s V-Malaysia featured an extensive agenda filled with opportunities for learning, networking, and experiencing the latest in QNET’s wellness and lifestyle advancements. Highlights included the mega QNET product exhibition where the company showcased its range of premium products such as…

PalmPay, a leading fintech company, has been awarded the prestigious “Customer Focused Digital Bank of the Year” Award at Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards, organised by the Nigeria Communication Week. The award ceremony took place in Lagos, celebrating exceptional achievements and contributions in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. PalmPay’s recognition as the “Customer-Focused Digital Bank of the Year” underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and innovative digital banking solutions. The award highlights PalmPay’s dedication to addressing the financial needs of its customers providing a seamless and user-friendly digital banking experience. Receiving the award…

Five compelling factors have been identified for why Nigeria must prioritize storage, processing and data analysis within its borders, as it pushes for national digital economy prosperity. These factors if followed diligently, will propel Nigeria’s digital economy to new heights. This becomes necessary going by the fact that,  in the age of information, data has become the new oil, fueling innovation and economic growth in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy. The domestication of data is poised to take a significant leap forward in the digital revolution. These five factors according to ITPulse’s findings are economic growth, improved decision-making, enhanced security and…

A new report by Sophos, a leading cybersecurity firm, reveals a critical challenge for Managed Service Providers (MSPs): keeping pace with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Their “MSP Perspectives 2024” survey highlights the talent gap as the biggest hurdle, with MSPs struggling to find and retain skilled cybersecurity analysts. Key Findings: Top Challenges: Keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions (39%) Hiring qualified cybersecurity analysts Biggest Security Risk: Shortage of in-house cybersecurity skills Growing Demand: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for 24/7 coverage 81% of MSPs currently offer MDR 97% of remaining MSPs plan to add MDR services Third-Party Reliance:…